Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner can be squaring off for the fifth time of their careers and for the second time this week once they battle for the title on the Nitto ATP Finals on Sunday night.
They confronted one another in round-robin competitors on Tuesday, when Sinner handled his Italian followers to a 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-6(2) upset. It was an exciting contest that lasted three hours and 9 minutes. That was Sinner’s first victory over Djokovic in 4 tries, though he had been aggressive at Wimbledon in 2022 (misplaced from two units up within the quarterfinals).
This rematch ought to be one other good one. Sinner is clearly the underdog on paper, however he can’t be discounted. In any case, the world No. 4 simply beat Djokovic earlier within the match. Furthermore, he’s undefeated at this year-end championship–having additionally posted wins over Stefanos Tsitsipas, Holger Rune, and Daniil Medvedev. The 22-year-old improved his general 2023 report to 61-14 by beating Medvedev 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-1 within the semifinals.
Regardless of going 2-1 within the Inexperienced Group, Djokovic’s future was in Sinner’s arms on Thursday. Had the Italian misplaced to Rune, Djokovic would have been eradicated. As a substitute, by advantage of Sinner’s victory it was Rune who received knocked out and the 36-year-old Serb secured a semifinal spot. With a brand new lease on life, Djokovic drubbed Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 6-2 on Saturday.
Given Djokovic’s kind within the semis and his historical past of success on the Nitto ATP Finals, it’s virtually unimaginable to select towards him. Once more, although, this ought to be one other enthralling contest.
Decide: Djokovic in 3
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